Flower2105
South African expat in Thailand
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16
Contacts
5
About me
South African
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Afrikaans, beginner Thai, beginner French
Registration: 13 December 2012
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South African in Thailand saying hi by Flower2105
Hi everyone I was wondering if there are any other South Africans around? Also trying to find out as much about teaching English in Panama. Any help will be appreciated and paid forward. Thanks all
Hi Vaughan Ok, first things first are you on Skype will make things easier. If you can private message me your address I will add you. Now, what visa did you come on and as you say it expired today you need to act quick. I hope you have some ... Read More
South African in Thailand saying hi by Flower2105
Hi everyone I was wondering if there are any other South Africans around? Also trying to find out as much about teaching English in Panama. Any help will be appreciated and paid forward. Thanks all
Fire away Vaughan, anything I can help with I will. I don't know koh Samui very well I only spent a week there. Read More
looking to move to panama and set up a bar by marlalise
hi i've been traveling around south america solo for a year and am looking at moving to panama and setting up a bar/cafe there does anyone have any advice etc. to help get me started? thanks! marla.
That's a great idea, thanks. I will look into it. Please keep me posted. Sorry how do I email you. I'm really new here. :) Read More
Looking to meet new people and hopefully make some friends by LostSoul90
Hello there everyone I've been in Bangkok for almost 2 months now and would like to meet new people either local or expat, if you're a local you can perhaps show me around as I havent done much sightseeing yet. If you want to hangout drop me an ...
Hi I will be in Bangkok next sat if anyone wants to meet up. Maybe in khoasarn rd? Read More
looking to move to panama and set up a bar by marlalise
hi i've been traveling around south america solo for a year and am looking at moving to panama and setting up a bar/cafe there does anyone have any advice etc. to help get me started? thanks! marla.
We ran bars and restaurants together at home but I grew tired of the work. Wanted to do something that makes a difference to people's lives. He has run hotels and night clubs in the uk too but because he has no formal qualifications could not stay. ... Read More
looking to move to panama and set up a bar by marlalise
hi i've been traveling around south america solo for a year and am looking at moving to panama and setting up a bar/cafe there does anyone have any advice etc. to help get me started? thanks! marla.
I've met a few people online who say they teach without work permit on tourist visa and get paid cash under the table. I know that's not legal but I'm South African and nobody wants us. I can't stay in my country anymore as the opportunity for my ... Read More
looking to move to panama and set up a bar by marlalise
hi i've been traveling around south america solo for a year and am looking at moving to panama and setting up a bar/cafe there does anyone have any advice etc. to help get me started? thanks! marla.
Auntie flo I can't wait for some of that wine, I'm currently teaching in Thailand and the wine is terribly expensive. I want to come to panama in 2014 to teach. Do you know any English teachers there? Read More
looking to move to panama and set up a bar by marlalise
hi i've been traveling around south america solo for a year and am looking at moving to panama and setting up a bar/cafe there does anyone have any advice etc. to help get me started? thanks! marla.
Thanks everyone for the back up, it's nice to know my advice is sound, opening a bar/cafe is the same everywhere you live and die by your regulars. As soon as you can get a good regular base you will have money in your pocket and not a day before. ... Read More
Expat Meetings in Bangkok by LuisF
Thank you all for coming yesterday night to the meeting, it was very nice to meet you all. But it was a pity that you were tired and you left bit by bit until we were just 4 cats left. Debbie, Sidd, Paco and myself we partied until long ours in ...
I would love to meet up and make some new friends Read More
looking to move to panama and set up a bar by marlalise
hi i've been traveling around south america solo for a year and am looking at moving to panama and setting up a bar/cafe there does anyone have any advice etc. to help get me started? thanks! marla.
Hi Marlalise I ran bars and restaurants in South Africa, my one question is have you done something like this before or is this your first venture into the hospitality industry? My advice is don't buy an existing business until you have been ... Read More
Looking to meet new people and hopefully make some friends by LostSoul90
Hello there everyone I've been in Bangkok for almost 2 months now and would like to meet new people either local or expat, if you're a local you can perhaps show me around as I havent done much sightseeing yet. If you want to hangout drop me an ...
Hi the monkey town as you call it is Lop Buri. Near where I stay. You can easily catch a train for ฿27 from bang sue and you get off right by the temple. Let me know if you still want to come I could show you around Read More
Expat Meetings in Bangkok by LuisF
Thank you all for coming yesterday night to the meeting, it was very nice to meet you all. But it was a pity that you were tired and you left bit by bit until we were just 4 cats left. Debbie, Sidd, Paco and myself we partied until long ours in ...
Is this still happening the thread is a bit old? Anyone still get together? Read More
South African in Thailand saying hi by Flower2105
Hi everyone I was wondering if there are any other South Africans around? Also trying to find out as much about teaching English in Panama. Any help will be appreciated and paid forward. Thanks all
Hi Kevin Have you taught already or still thinking about it? Where abouts are you based? I would love to hear what you have found. I will try send you some info I have already found. Read More
South African in Thailand saying hi by Flower2105
Hi everyone I was wondering if there are any other South Africans around? Also trying to find out as much about teaching English in Panama. Any help will be appreciated and paid forward. Thanks all
Hi Aurelie Sorry about the non intro been joining a few forums and can't keep track of where I have introduced and not. I am currently teaching in Thailand just north of Bangkok. I have been doing for 4 months now and am enjoying it more every ... Read More
South African in Thailand saying hi
Hi everyone I was wondering if there are any other South Africans around? Also trying to find out as much about teaching English in Panama. Any help will be appreciated and paid forward. Thanks all Read More